How to File for Unemployment in Wyoming

Wyoming's Department of Workforce Services runs claims through the WYUI portal, but new users hit a mandatory identity-verification step through ID.me before anything gets processed — no benefits move until you've confirmed who you are with a driver's license, state ID, passport, or passport card. The system also takes a short daily break for maintenance on weekday mornings, so plan around a 7:00–7:30 a.m. outage if you're filing early.

Updated July 2026

1. 1

   Register on the WYUI portal

   Set up your account at wyui.wyo.gov; first-time users should check the Claimant Registration Guide before diving in.

2. 2

   Complete ID.me identity verification

   You'll need a government-issued ID (driver's license, state ID, passport, or passport card) and your Social Security number — your claim won't be processed until this step is done.

3. 3

   Gather your work and earnings details

   Have your Social Security number and, for any week you worked, your hours worked and gross earnings ready, since reported wages get checked against your employer's records.

4. 4

   File your continued claim after each week ends

   Each claim week ends on a Saturday, and you have 14 days after that to file — the online system will walk you through eligibility questions for that week.

5. 5

   Report any other income

   Have gross or net amounts ready for anything like holiday pay, vacation pay, severance, or self-employment income earned during the week you're claiming.

6. 6

   Save your confirmation each week

   After submitting, review the summary screen and keep a copy — your answers stay saved in your WYUI account for reference.

Verified against the official Wyoming unemployment agency site. View source